The Town FilesManhattan, Montana
Town in Gallatin County · population 2,086 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $517,800
- Household income
- $87,865
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 38.6
Manhattan is a town of 2,086 people in Gallatin County, Montana. The median home is worth $517,800, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). It ranks better for families than 92% of Montana towns, more upscale than 73% of Montana towns.
How Manhattan ranks
Percentile among Montana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Montana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Manhattan is worth $517,800, above the typical Montana town ($249,800). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $87,865, which is more affordable than 27% of Montana towns. Median rent is $1,585 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Manhattan | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $517,800 | $249,800 |
| Median rent | $1,585 | $893 |
| Median household income | $87,865 | $63,249 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 4.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Manhattan
| People | Manhattan | Typical Montana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 19.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.2% | 25.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Average commute | 17.3 min | 19.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 86.6% |
Weather in Manhattan
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 9.5°F. About 15.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.5 inches of snow (typical Montana town: 44.0 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 200 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manhattan since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Montana town. The strongest, an F0, struck on July 2, 1997 about 1.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on June 21, 1988.
Severe weather in Gallatin County since 1996
Gallatin County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2020 | Fire | FM-5346: Bridger Foothills Fire |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4508: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3476: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3253: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| July 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | DR-1385: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Gallatin County
Gallatin County had 73,217 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,213 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Manhattan itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Manhattan
4 public schools with 852 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Elem | PK-5 | 259 | 13.0 |
| Manhattan H S | 9-12 | 241 | 13.4 |
| Manhattan 6-8 | 6-8 | 186 | 16.9 |
| Amsterdam School | PK-6 | 166 | 16.6 |
Towns near Manhattan
- Churchill, MT7.6 mi · 1,030 people · home $690,600
- Belgrade, MT9.0 mi · 10,460 people · home $535,200
- Three Forks, MT10.9 mi · 1,989 people · home $395,800
- Ponderosa Pines, MT12.1 mi · 665 people · home —
- Wheatland, MT13.9 mi · 1,103 people · home $739,000
- Four Corners, MT15.0 mi · 5,901 people · home $648,400
- King Arthur Park, MT16.5 mi · 1,549 people · home —
- Bozeman, MT18.0 mi · 53,293 people · home $687,900
Manhattan questions
Is Manhattan, Montana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Manhattan scores better for retirees than 66% of Montana towns and quieter than 37%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Manhattan?
The median owner-occupied home in Manhattan is valued at $517,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,865, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,585 a month.
What is the weather like in Manhattan?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 9.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.5 inches of precipitation a year and 44.5 inches of snow.
Does Manhattan get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manhattan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on July 2, 1997. The typical Montana town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)